Team
: Schwalbenheim Republic

# Leopard 2A4 Evolution

Role
: Main Battle Tank

## [General information](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#general-information)

Description
: The **Leopard 2A4 Evolution** is a Main Battle Tank and an upgrade package applied to the baseline Leopard 2A4, adding improved ammunition and survivability while retaining the original hull and L/44 gun. The “Evolution” concept was offered as a cost-effective way to extend the life of existing 2A4 fleets. In-game it is a 58.7 t tracked vehicle with a crew of four. The **MTU MB 873 Ka-501** produces 1,500 hp for 25.6 hp/t and 72 km/h.
Main armament is the **120mm Rh120 L/44** with DM53A1 and DM12, backed by a coaxial and loader’s **7.62mm MG3**. The gunner has a laser rangefinder, FCS with lead, and Gen 1 green thermals (12x); the commander has a laser CITV at 2x and 8x. The turret is stabilised and fitted with smoke grenades.

Locomotion
: Tracked

Supported classes
: Crewman

Obtainment
: Free

## [In-game availability](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#in-game-availability)

| Team/Loadout                                                     | [Modern](/md/rv/loadouts/modern.md) |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| [Schwalbenheim Republic](/md/rv/teams/schwalbenheim-republic.md) | Tier 4                              |

## [Vehicle](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#vehicle)

| Weight           | 63.5 t  |
| ---------------- | ------- |
| Seating capacity | 4       |
| Driver           | 1       |
| Gunner           | 1       |
| Commander        | 1       |
| Loader           | 1       |
| Max speed        |         |
| Forward          | 72 km/h |
| Backward         | 31 km/h |

## [Powertrain](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#powertrain)

| Engine                | MTU MB 873 Ka-501 |
| --------------------- | ----------------- |
| Type                  | Diesel            |
| Max RPM               | 2,600 RPM         |
| Horsepower            | 1,500 hp          |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 23.6 hp/t         |
| Transmission          |                   |
| Forward gears         | 4                 |
| Reverse gears         | 2                 |
| Neutral steering      | Yes               |
| Automatic gearbox     | Yes               |

## [Armour](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#armour)

| Lower front plate | 65 mm–700 mm    |
| ----------------- | --------------- |
| Upper front plate | 350 mm–600 mm   |
| Left cheek        | 700 mm–1,700 mm |
| Right cheek       | 600 mm–1,600 mm |
| Mantlet           | 111 mm–800 mm   |
| Hull side         | 36 mm–245 mm    |

## [Gunner turret](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret)

Feature: Stabilizer

Feature: Smoke grenades

| Traversal        |           |
| ---------------- | --------- |
| Horizontal speed | 40 deg/s  |
| Vertical speed   | 40 deg/s  |
| Vertical limits  | -9° / 20° |

### [Weapons](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-weapons)

#### [120mm Rh120 L/44](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-weapon-120mm-rh120-l44)

| Reload speed                                      | 6s  |
| ------------------------------------------------- | --- |
| Refill speed                                      | 6s  |
| Ammo                                              | Max |
| [DM53A1](/md/rv/shells/120mm-rh120-l44-dm53a1.md) | \*  |
| [DM12](/md/rv/shells/120mm-rh120-l44-dm12.md)     | \*  |
| Ammo models                                       |     |
| Bustle ammo                                       | 15  |
| Hull ammo                                         | 27  |

#### [7.62mm MG3](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-weapon-762mm-mg3)

| Reload speed                        | 6s  |
| ----------------------------------- | --- |
| Magazine size                       | 200 |
| Ammo                                | Max |
| [AP](/md/rv/shells/762mm-mg3-ap.md) | \*  |
| Ammo models                         |     |
| MG ammo                             | 23  |

### [Sights](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-sights)

#### [Main sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-sight-1)

Feature: FCS

Fire control system

Feature: Lead

| Rangefinder          | Laser                               |
| -------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| Thermals             | Green (Gen 1)                       |
| Vertical limits      | -14°–27°                            |
| Zoom                 | 12x                                 |
| Thermal zoom         | 7.12°, 2.37° Vertical field of view |
| Thermal aspect ratio | 2.001                               |

#### [Backup sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-sight-2)

| Rangefinder | None |
| ----------- | ---- |
| Zoom        | 8x   |

#### [Periscope](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gunner-turret-sight-3)

| Rangefinder | None |
| ----------- | ---- |
| Zoom        | 1x   |

## [Commander turret](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#commander-turret)

Feature: Stabilizer

| Traversal        |            |
| ---------------- | ---------- |
| Horizontal speed | 60 deg/s   |
| Vertical speed   | 60 deg/s   |
| Vertical limits  | -13° / 20° |

### [Sights](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#commander-turret-sights)

#### [CITV sight](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#commander-turret-sight-1)

| Rangefinder | Laser  |
| ----------- | ------ |
| Zoom        | 2x, 8x |

## [Loader turret](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#loader-turret)

| Traversal        |            |
| ---------------- | ---------- |
| Mouse aim        | Yes        |
| Horizontal speed | 60 deg/s   |
| Vertical speed   | 60 deg/s   |
| Vertical limits  | -10° / 30° |

### [Weapons](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#loader-turret-weapons)

#### [7.62mm MG3](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#loader-turret-weapon-762mm-mg3)

| Reload speed                        | 6s  |
| ----------------------------------- | --- |
| Magazine size                       | 200 |
| Ammo                                | Max |
| [AP](/md/rv/shells/762mm-mg3-ap.md) | \*  |
| Ammo models                         |     |
| MG ammo                             | 10  |

### [Sights](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#loader-turret-sights)

#### [Sight 1](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#loader-turret-sight-1)

| Rangefinder | None |
| ----------- | ---- |
| Zoom        | 1x   |

## [Gallery](/md/rv/vehicles/leopard-2a4-evolution.md#gallery)

| Type      | URL                                                                                  |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Thumbnail | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/perspective.png     |
| Front     | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/front.png           |
| Back      | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/back.png            |
| Left      | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/left.png            |
| Right     | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/right.png           |
| Top       | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/top.png             |
| Armor     | https://cdn.astrid.ovh/public-stats-images/leopard-2a4-evolution/armor_thumbnail.png |

Added on: 11/11/2025

ID: "Leopard 2A4 Evo"